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Calculating Mr. Perez's BMI):
Admission weight: 102.7 kg; height: 70"
BMI: 102.7 kg/(1.778 m2) = 32.4 kg/m2 (>30 is classified as obese)
IBW: 75.5 kg; %IBW: 136%
Current weight: 109 kg; BMI: 34.5 kg/m2 (>30 is classified as obese)
%IBW: 144%
Based on his admission and day #7 weight, Mr. Perez is obese for his height. He is also at 136-144% of his ideal body weight. In order to prevent overfeeding this patient, it is appropriate to estimate his energy and protein needs using his ideal body weight in order to most accurately match his nutritional needs.
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